Canada Day in the Peace Region
Celebrations are happening all day today to ring in Canada’s 158th Birthday. In Peace River, festivities are happening with Bouncy Castles, Live Entertainment, a Twonie swim, balloon animals, face painting, food trucks, door prizes games and more,
Speed Bumps re-installed in Berwyn
The Village of Berwyn is reinstating seasonal speed bumps in their original locations for the summer months. These measures aim to reduce speeding and enhance safety, especially in areas frequented by children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Drivers are
GP RCMP arrest 2 of 3 in B&E’s
Between February 21 and March 10, 2025, four Tim Hortons locations in Western Alberta—two in Grande Prairie, one in Valleyview, and one in Fox Creek—were targeted in break-ins, resulting in over $30,000 in damages and losses. The
Wildfire Update (June 30 – 3pm)
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Warmer and drier conditions are returning across the province, which could increase the wildfire risk. Current situation (as of 3 p.m., June 30) There are 62 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the
New Superintendent at CSNO (Denis Fontaine)
Consiel Scolaire du Nord-Ouest has a new Superintendent, starting in the 2026 school year. Denis Fontaine takes over from Brigette Kropielnicki at the top job. Fontaine says many continued goals for the Division is on his radar.
Growing Home with BASF produces local winner (Kasia Kistelski)
This is the River Country Ag. Show, I’m Keith Hopper. They are promoting and rewarding organizations for their contributions to the Agriculture industry. The Growing Home with BASF offers rural communities a chance to be supported and
Millions Of Trees Being Planted For Caribou Habitat Recovery
Millions of new trees are going to be planted across northern Alberta, as part of a project for recovering caribou habitats. Rebecca Schulz, the province’s Environment Minister, says over $55 million will be spent over the next
Lack Of Moisture In Region Affecting Crops
While farmers around the region have their crops in the ground, rain is still very much needed. Only 25% of the major crops in the Peace Region are rated as being in Good to Excellent condition, way
Wildfire Update – June 30
After a week of thunderstorms throughout the province, northern Alberta has seen an uptick in wildfires since things cooled down earlier this month. There are 57 wildfires currently burning in the province’s forest protection area, 17 are
Suspect Wanted For Sturgeon Lake Homicide
Valleyview RCMP have identified and are looking for a suspect as part of a homicide investigation. Police are looking for 35 year old Brandon Munro of no fixed address, he wanted for the second degree murder of